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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.72, 153.70 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.72, 153.70 and 105.96 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.72 : 153.70 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.72/153.70 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.72x = 153.70 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.72x = 16,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286.05/111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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